Russia has described the choice to not invite its representatives to the Queen’s funeral as “profoundly immoral” and “blasphemous”.
Leaders and dignitaries from around the globe have been invited to the late monarch’s state funeral, however Russia’s Vladimir Putin and others have been snubbed.
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“We view this British attempt to use a national tragedy that has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world for geopolitical purposes to settle scores with our country during the days of mourning as profoundly immoral,” Russian overseas ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated.
“This is especially blasphemous to the memory of Elizabeth II, who is known to have served during World War II in the territorial defence ranks of the British Armed Forces fighting the Nazis,” she added.
Ties between the UK and Russia are strained following the February invasion, with Britain taking a lead amongst Western nations in sending weapons to Ukraine.
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“The unifying image of Queen Elizabeth II, who has not interfered with politics as a matter of principle during her reign, has not become an obstacle to London’s dissenting attacks, which are subject to accomplishing their own conjectural objectives,” Ms Zakharova stated.
“For our part, we express our profound condolences to the British people for the great loss that befell them.”
Source: information.sky.com”